Strong's Lexicon epilésmoné: Forgetfulness Original Word: ἐπιλησμονή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐπιλανθάνομαι (epilanthanomai), meaning "to forget." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of forgetfulness in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed with the root שָׁכַח (shakach), Strong's Hebrew #7911, which means "to forget" or "to neglect." Usage: The term "epilésmoné" refers to the state or condition of forgetfulness. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a spiritual or moral forgetfulness, particularly in the context of neglecting one's duties or the teachings of the faith. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, memory and forgetfulness were often discussed in philosophical and moral contexts. Forgetfulness was sometimes seen as a moral failing, especially when it pertained to neglecting one's responsibilities or the teachings of the gods. In the Jewish tradition, remembering God's laws and deeds was a central aspect of faith, and forgetfulness could lead to spiritual decline. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1953 epilēsmonḗ (from 1950 /epilanthánomai, "neglect") – properly, forgetfulness (failing to notice), emphasizing the natural effects that go with (build on) the neglect (note the epi, "upon"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epilanthanomai Definition forgetfulness NASB Translation forgetful (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1953: ἐπιλησμονήἐπιλησμονή, ἐπιλησμονῆς, ἡ (ἐπιλήσμων forgetful (Winers Grammar, 93 (89))), forgetfulness: ἀκροατής ἐπιλησμονῆς, a forgetful hearer (cf. Winers Grammar, § 34, 3b.; Buttmann, 161 (140)), James 1:25. (Sir. 11:27 (25).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance forgetful. From a derivative of epilanthanomai; negligence -- X forgetful. see GREEK epilanthanomai Forms and Transliterations επιλησμονης επιλησμονής ἐπιλησμονῆς epilesmones epilesmonês epilēsmonēs epilēsmonē̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
|
